OLFACTIVE Universes
OLFACTIVE
Families
At Parfums de Marly, each fragrance is crafted from the finest and most precious raw materials. Explore the richness of the Maison’s olfactory palette through eight distinctive olfactive facets.
Select a facet to explore the creations and discover the scents that express your uniqueness.
At Parfums de Marly, each fragrance is crafted from the finest and most precious raw materials. Explore the richness of the Maison’s olfactory palette through eight distinctive olfactive facets. Select a facet to explore the creations and discover the scents that express your uniqueness.
Select an ingredient to explore its story and the fragrances it shapes
Key Ingredients
Floral
An iconic fragrance family, floral notes are at the heart of many of the Maison’s creations. Progress in distillation and extraction techniques has made it possible to reveal the full richness of flowers such as rose, jasmine, iris, and orange blossom.
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Key Ingredients
Woody
Woody fragrances revolve around noble raw materials such as cedarwood, sandalwood, vetiver, and guaiac wood. Used to bring depth and longevity to compositions, these materials create elegant, warm, and timeless trails.
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Key Ingredients
Spicy
Spicy facets bring warmth, contrast, and character to fragrances: saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper are among the most precious ingredients in the history of perfumery.
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Key Ingredients
Aromatic
The aromatic family celebrates fragrant plants such as lavender, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Appreciated for their olfactive qualities, they bring freshness, elegance, and vibrancy to compositions.
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Key Ingredients
Fruity
As most fruits cannot be extracted for use in perfumery, perfumers have developed the art of crafting fruity accords to recreate their olfactive nuances. This expertise makes it possible to evoke the freshness, indulgence, and sensuality of fruits with precision.
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Key Ingredients
Gourmand
The gourmand family brings together notes evoking vanilla, cocoa, caramel, coffee, and almond. Although some of these ingredients have been used for centuries, this olfactive family emerged as a distinct category in its own right at the end of the 20th century.
Key Ingredients
Citrus
Built around bergamot, lemon, orange, and mandarin, the citrus family is synonymous with freshness and radiance. It is closely linked to the history of eau de Cologne, which experienced remarkable growth in Europe from the 18th century.
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Key Ingredients
Ambery
Formerly known as the “oriental” family, the amber family brings together warm and enveloping compositions built around resins, vanilla, tonka bean, and spices. It captivates with its deep, sensual, and endlessly sophisticated trails.
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THE FRAGRANCE FINDER
Discover the fragrance that reflects your unique personality. Answer a few questions to reveal your olfactory signature.